Original Historic Antique Civil War Drawing By Nellie Criddle | Graphite on Paper | Signed and Dated 1863 in Pencil | Housed in an original period gilt frame | Measures 16″ x 13″ | This original pencil drawing depicts the Episcopal Church in Hamilton, VA. | Written in the lower margin is, “The old Episcopal Church at Hamilton Va. Destroyed by the rebels. Nellie Criddle. Ithaca. July 24th 1863. Ny.” | Nellie Criddle was a member of the Ithaca Academy c.1863.

Provenance: This drawing is from the estate of a very well-known and well-respected lifetime Civil War collector in Upstate New York. This antique framed original pencil drawing shows nicely with mild toning, foxing and age. Generally well maintained and in good condition.